Which intervention should the nurse teach the client who has IgM-mediated immunohemo-lytic anemia?
A. Use an electric shaver.
B. Avoid crowds and sick people.
C. Wear socks and gloves in cool weather.
D. Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products.
C
The IgM-mediated type of immunohemolytic anemia fixes complement at 30o C (–3.6° F) and is commonly associated with a Raynaud-like response, in which the arteries of the distal extremities constrict profoundly in response to cold temperatures.
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A) "Growth hormone is only used to treat short stature in children who do not produce enough growth hormone naturally." B) "Growth hormone has been used successfully in children with renal failure but there is a lot to consider and you should talk to the doctor about it." C) "Administration of growth hormone requires frequent injections so it would be cruel for a child with existing medical problems." D) "You do not want to use growth hormone if you do not have to. What would make you even think of something like that?"
The emergency department nurse is assessing a client following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse notes facial deformities with swelling and bleeding and a clear drainage coming from the nares
Which diagnostic test is completed to determine if the clear drainage is cerebrospinal fluid? A) A serum CBC B) A Nitrazine paper C) A Dextrostix D) A glucometer check
The number 564 would be written in Roman numerals as:
1. CCIV. 2. DMLIV. 3. DLXIV. 4. MLIV.
Convert 25 mL to an equivalent amount in ounces
1. 750 ounces 2. 8.3 ounces 3. 5 ounces 4. 0.83 ounces